User guide

GPS Configuration
Rev 1 Oct.13 199
Table 9-2: GPS: Local/Streaming
Field Description
Serial
GPS Reports Port The serial port or USB serial link that reports are sent to
Options are:
• NONE (default)
• DB9 Serial
• USB Serial
• DB9 and USB
• X-Card Serial
• X-Card Serial and DB9
• X-Card Serial and USB
• X-Card Serial, DB9 and USB
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see *PGPS on
page 353.
Note: If you want to stream GPS data to a USB port, the USB port must be configured on
the LAN > USB window to act as a serial port. See USB Device Mode on page 77.
Note: The X-Card options are only available for a GX Series device with an I/O X-Card
installed.
GPS Reports Type ASCII text GPS Report type to send via the serial link:
• NMEA GGA+VTG+RMC—NMEA GPS report that contains fix information and vector
track and speed over ground, and recommended minimum GPS data (default)
• NMEA GGA+VTG+RMC+GSA+GSV—NMEA GPS report that contains fix infor-
mation and vector track and speed over ground, the recommended minimum GPS
data, overall satellite data, and detailed satellite data
• TAIP data—TAIP GPS report that contains position and velocity
• TAIP compact data—TAIP GPS report that contains the compact position
• TAIP LN report—TAIP GPS report that contains a long navigation message
• TAIP TM report—TAIP GPS report that contains the time and date
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see *PGPSR on
page 354.
GPS Reports
Frequency (secs)
How frequently (in seconds) the GPS report is sent to the serial link
Options are:
• 1– 65535—(up to 18.2 hours)
You can also use an AT Command to set this value. For more information, see *PGPSF on
page 354.
Note: In devices with radio module MC8705, setting this field to 1 sec may result in the
device providing GPS locations in intervals ranging from 1 to 3 secs (generally under
2 seconds). To determine which radio module your device has, in ACEmanager go to
Status > About and check the Radio Module Type field.